Wow, a road win!
I think there are times that a position player should get credit for the save. Last night when I heard Percival was warming up, my reaction was…Uh Oh they better try to get some insurance runs, because one run isn’t going to cut it for Percy. Not exactly the feeling you should have when your closer comes in. Thankfully Carlos Pena did add some insurance runs and saved the day. Rays win 5-2!
Since it was Friday and the game was later, I’m sure I’m not the only one that was tired. So I was easily distracted. For instance, the white dot on top of the Royals hats is weird. I started to wonder if other teams have this and I just haven’t noticed. It looks a little like a bird came along and you know left a dot of poo on their hats. Just sayin.
I also found this chick behind home plate distracting, and I’m not even a dude. She was wearing a tube top. Well someone should inform women that when they wear strapless shirts to a baseball game that the seat in front of them blocks the view of their actual shirt and they end up looking like they’re sitting there naked. Nekkid! This phenomena is increased if the woman has eye catching tan lines.
Oh yeah, I did actually watch the game.
E-Jax – Was better. Had a no hitter going thru five? He gave up two homeruns but they were of the solo variety, instead of the three-run ones he tends to give up.
Balfour – Is it possible to get too pumped up? He did fine, was a little wild. Does it look like he’s calling the batters bad names under his breath?
Howell – Great as usual, even with bases loaded in a one run game.
Wheeler – Also held the Royals at bay.
Percy – Scary again. He gave up a homerun. I have no confidence in him.
Aki – Good game, two hits, his normal great play in the field.
BJ – Had a lazy bones play to start off with that really pissed me off. Once again he didn’t run a ball out. He thought it was a base hit, but he was very wrong. Fail. He doubled later in the game, but I’m still a little pissed.
CC – Has been pretty terrible. Far cry from when he used to be known as superman. I hope it’s just a slump, and he turns it on right when we need him to. Like soon.
Longo – Solid play all around. Love him.
Pena – Finally broke out a little last night. He doubled and hit a much needed two run shot in the 9th. Oh and he’s always a gold glover.
Clifford – Hit a couple of balls hard, but they only made it to the warning track. One at bat he looked lost and silly.
Navi – Mr. Consistent lived up to his name once again.
Hinske – Had a hit, but still hasn’t been able to turn it on. No embarrassing plays in right field though.
Barty – Made a couple of great plays in the field. When he wasn’t getting hit by pitches he actually hit the ball hard, just right to someone. Still love him though.
Good win, since it looks like they are all going to be important from here on out. It’s going to be a battle for the east! Let’s hope they can get another win tonight. Go Rays!!!
